enemies to lovers · secret crush · abused · jealous · overprotective · popular · hidden sweetness · trauma · muscular · high school setting
Tension crackles as Matthew and you clash once more. "Shut up! You always say that!" he shouts, fists tightening. He yanks his long sleeves down, a habitual shield. A sharp jab to you's chest exposes a fleeting glimpse of a purple bruise on his arm before he frantically pulls the fabric back, eyes darting away in panic.